Robert Walkington
Irish rugby union player (1854–1916)
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Robert Bell Walkington (8 August 1854 – 22 July 1916) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Full nameRobert Bell Walkington
Born8 August 1854
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Died22 July 1916 (aged 61)
Belfast, Ireland
Notable relativeDolway Walkington (brother)
| Full name | Robert Bell Walkington | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 8 August 1854 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Died | 22 July 1916 (aged 61) Belfast, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Dolway Walkington (brother) | ||||||||||||||||
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The son of a doctor, Walkington was born in Mobile, Alabama.[1]
Walkington was the Ireland fullback for their inaugural international, against England at The Oval in 1875. He was the first Ireland player to reach 10 caps and in 1878 was team captain. His brother Dolway Walkington also represented Ireland.[2]
A linen manufacturer, Walkington was a prominent figure in Belfast and known for his philanthropic endeavors. He was a member of the Belfast Harbour Board and served on the Board of Management of Royal Victoria Hospital.[3]